An Austin Rhythm and Blues Christmas (1983) and 50 similar items

Catalog Number: PE-40576 Condition Details: Vinyl plays nicely, except for some light-clicks during the first song (play-graded). Cover looks great; a few creases near edges; light-scuffing and surface impressions (front/back; discoloration spots on back. Inner-sleeve is original (generic white). Spine is mostly easy-to-read with some wear. Minor shelf-wear along top-edge, heavier wear along bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of some use and divots. 1986 pressing with alternate cover art. Side one is a blank label with logo. (Not a cut-out.) Tracks: Boogie Woogie Santa Claus (Angela Strehli ) Merry Christmas Darling (The Fabulous Thunderbirds ) Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree (Lou Ann Barton ) My Christmas Tree Is Hung With Tears (Sarah Brown ) Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (Paul Ray ) The Christmas Song (The Kaz Jazz Quartet ) Winter Wonderland (The Fabulous Thunderbirds ) Please Come Home For Christmas (Lou Ann Barton ) Santa Bring My Baby Back (To Me) (Charlie Sexton ) Sweet Little Baby Boy (Angela Strehli ) Let's Make Every Day Christmas Day (Paul Ray ) About The Record: Originally issued on the Austin label in 1983, this rockin' release was reissued with a new cover on Epic in 1986. Standouts include The Fabulous Thunderbirds' spirited instrumental Rockin' Winter Wonderland and vocalist Kim Wilson pouring his harp and soul into Hop Wilson's Merry Christmas, Darling. Two of Austin's finest blues divas, Angela Strehli and Lou Ann Barton, turn in smokey and sultry covers of yule classics, but it is bassist/vocalist Sarah Brown who sizzles with her original My Christmas Is Hung with Tears.